Tears
Norman Mathews
About this work:
Art Song, Part of 7-song cycle set to Walt Whitman poems, "Songs of the Poet."
Melodic, but with polychordal harmonies. The overwhelming force of tragic loss. Requires performer to impart a descent almost into madness, before reaching a reflective calm.
Year composed: 1994
Duration: 00:03:36
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Solo Voice with Keyboard
Instrumentation: 1 Piano, 1 High Voice
Instrumentation notes: Also available for high voice and chamber orchestra.